The Vicar and The Nurse

Chapter Nine

Barbara's POV

These past few weeks with Tom have been wonderful, my first real relationship. He was wonderful really, definitely never failed to make me laugh. Never failed to make me smile. Still chewed on Sherbet Lollys and would visit me after Sunday school, but we had to keep it secret from the other girls, especially Trixie.
Even when he walked me back to Nonnatus, he offered me his coat because I'm always cold. And I've noticed how nervous he gets. My favorite moment was when he nearly stuttered in front of the kids after Sunday school because he didn't want the kids to be ridiculous and make remarks on us. Because we know how kids get. But as soon as Angela left with Patrick and Shelagh, he pecked me on the cheek.

"You're adorable." He whispered, I couldn't help but smile. He was wonderful.

He walked me back home, and we both smiled at each other. His hand was touching mine and I thought is this what it's like liking a boy? Always making you smile and feeling better about yourself? I never had a lot of experience with men, they always went for my sister Margaret. But this time, someone liked me for me, even though I was often quite awkward. But Tom, was equally as awkward. As I left he pecked me again on the nose I thought it was just the cutest. I couldn't stop giggling.

I walked inside and I saw Trixie.

"What did he want?" She said annoyed

"Just questions about Sunday school!" I lied

"Oh, just so you know, little nose kisses, for Sunday school? Weird." She was angered. I knew she knew about us.

"Trixie, I can explain."

"Don't even bother." She said walking away disappointed.

Phyllis came in knowing something wasn't right.

"What's going on?"

"Barbara just trying to ruin or friendship that's all." Trixie walked away in anger.

"Oh no!" I said to Phyllis